03 Jun
Posted by: Chris Mann 1 Comment
Catergory: Buying & Moving, No. 1, Schools, Value/Price
My father had this press in his studio. S/N 8774. He was a graphic designer and used the press for making type galley proofs for small ads. It’s been in storage for 15 years. I’d like to find a home/sell it. Located in Mt. Morris, Illinois–100 miles west of Chicago; 30 miles south of Rockford. [...]
19 Apr
Posted by: Mac McBreen 2 Comments
Catergory: Rocker, Value/Price
This is my first post. I went through the pictures on the Vandercook web site and the proof press we have looks like the 11×25 1/2 Trip Action Vandercook Proof Press. I am a 4th generation printer in Cincinnati OH. Would anyone venture a guess at the value of this press.
Thanks for [...]
07 Feb
Posted by: thess 3 Comments
Catergory: No. 1, Value/Price
I’ve located another table top press in the san francisco area. I’ve looked it up in the models index and it appears to be the second generation with the grippers but it does not have the inking tray. He’s asking $600. Is this anyone here or can anyone comment on the price etc? It comes [...]
08 Jul
Posted by: Jonathan Selikoff 9 Comments
Catergory: Potter, Value/Price
Howdy Vandercookers! I was directed here by Daniel Morris of The Arm Letterpress. I’ve found a Potter Proof press locally in NJ and am considering purchasing it. Most of my work is small-run and wood-type based, so having a printing bed larger than my 8×12 platen is a big plus. But, [...]
14 Jun
Posted by: Terry Chouinard 7 Comments
Catergory: Value/Price
Dear All
I am considering selling my 2 Vandercooks to my employer. (Read: “I needs the cash!”) As I don’t keep up with recent Vandercook sales & prices anymore, I am curious what any of you might think they are worth.
The first is a Vandercook 4 that has been rebuilt, repainted, and has everything you’d [...]